"Do you think I look like I'm joking?"
Bi Bi Dong stared intently at Ye Tian.
True, she had said she wanted to make Spirit Hall stronger and more prosperous to hand over to Qian Renxue in the future, but that was just talk!
After all, to a certain extent, she had already repaid the debt of gratitude for Spirit Hall raising her! She had used Qian Renxue as repayment. That child was a genius of the Qian Family, having nothing to do with her! This debt of gratitude could be considered a severance fee for cutting ties.
Bi Bi Dong's heart was still filled with resentment.
But would she really let Spirit Hall fall to ruin in her own hands?
Ye Tian didn't think Bi Bi Dong could do it. She and Qian Renxue had something in common: they were proud, competitive, and even arrogant. Moreover, they were both as stubborn as mules.
A person like that had a major common flaw—they cared deeply about their own reputation.
"Haha."
Ye Tian gave an awkward laugh, a playful smile on his face.
"Teacher, you don't have to test me."
"Since you've taken the position of Pope, are you really going to let Spirit Hall decline under your watch and be labeled the worst Pope in history?"
As his voice fell, Ye Tian's expression turned serious. He shivered slightly and said in a somewhat comical manner, "At the very least, I don't want to be out and about, having people point fingers at me, saying I'm the disciple of the worst Pope of this era."
After speaking, Ye Tian looked at Hu Liena beside him.
"Nana, don't you agree?"
"Yes..."
Hu Liena nodded repeatedly. Meeting Bi Bi Dong's eyes, she immediately fell silent, holding her rice bowl and lowering her head.
"..."
Bi Bi Dong narrowed her eyes. After a mere glance at Hu Liena, she fixed her gaze on Ye Tian.
"You think you know me so well?"
"Of course not."
Ye Tian shook his head, his handsome and youthful face full of seriousness.
"I just want to remind you, Teacher, that if you want to secure your position as Pope now, you must be diligent and responsible. Otherwise, those seniors in the Hall of Worship won't just sit by and watch."
"Heh."
Hearing Ye Tian's words, Bi Bi Dong didn't get angry; instead, she laughed.
"Well said. I'll add a chicken leg for you."
Bi Bi Dong reached out and placed the chicken leg from her plate into Ye Tian's bowl. Then she asked curiously, "But... after all that, you still haven't told me. Do you actually want to be the Pope or not? If you want to, just say it directly. Don't beat around the bush with all this other stuff."
"I could take it or leave it."
Ye Tian spread his hands and answered truthfully.
"I still prefer to be a hands-off manager. Being the Pope is too tiring, and besides..."
"It's too much trouble... even with your support, Teacher."
Ye Tian was very clear.
He was just a food system Soul Master. With his special Soul Skills, he might be able to gain the support of many people.
But as things stood, his hard power was still not enough to convince the masses.
Besides, this Spirit Hall didn't belong to Bi Bi Dong; it was the Qian Family's Spirit Hall. For him to become Pope would be like snatching food from a tiger's mouth—an extremely troublesome endeavor.
Moreover, he had already laid out his plans long ago. In a few years, wouldn't the upper echelons of Spirit Hall be filled with his friends and family? Why go through the extra trouble of taking on such a task?
Bi Bi Dong couldn't help but praise him.
"I didn't expect you to be so thoughtful."
"Your disciple has always been this way."
"Hmph! Give you an inch and you take a mile. Do you really think others can't see through your little schemes? It's just that your offers are too good to refuse."
Bi Bi Dong snorted coldly.
If she hadn't seen through Ye Tian's little tricks, why would she have accepted Hu Liena as a disciple in advance?
"Teacher, please don't say that."
A hint of innocence appeared on Ye Tian's face as he proclaimed his innocence, "With the talent of Xie Yue and the others, it was only a matter of time, even without my recommendation."
"I know."
Bi Bi Dong nodded slightly, looking at Ye Tian with deep meaning. "More importantly, it was to seek protection... right?"
"Er—"
Ye Tian's expression froze, and he was left speechless.
"Hmph!"
Bi Bi Dong couldn't be bothered to rehash old matters and immediately moved on to the main topic.
"Since you're such a capable Evil Counselor, let me ask you... what should I do next? How can I secure this position of Pope in the fastest way possible?"
"Shouldn't you be asking someone else about that?"
Ye Tian was taken aback.
"Why shouldn't I ask you? Don't you want me to make Spirit Hall bigger and stronger? It's only right that you act as my strategist."
Bi Bi Dong's eyes were incredibly serious.
She really did need to manage this vast Spirit Hall properly until she had a firm foothold, to the point where she could even contend with the Hall of Worship!
By that time, so what if Ye Tian had the Hall of Worship backing him? Wouldn't she still be able to do whatever she wanted to him?
This was something she had figured out after long and careful thought. After this brief exchange with Ye Tian, her resolve had only strengthened.
Now, she had become Pope for two reasons.
To continue her revenge!
And for Ye Tian, whether it was to support him or to control him.
Bi Bi Dong needed more than enough power!
Ye Tian didn't want to be Pope, so she would seize Spirit Hall for herself, to serve them both, master and disciple!
And who knew, maybe one day Ye Tian would change his mind?
"Is that so."
Ye Tian said no more. The fact that Bi Bi Dong was willing to listen to his advice meant his efforts had not been in vain.
At the very least, she didn't have the notion of taking revenge on the world right now.
As for the future influence of the Rakshasa God Trial, Ye Tian had yet to witness it. He could only do what needed to be done now and deal with future challenges as they came.
Soon, after a moment of thought, Ye Tian had drafted a plan for Bi Bi Dong.
"This problem is actually very simple."
"Quick, tell me," Bi Bi Dong urged.
Ye Tian didn't dawdle and immediately began to explain.
"Teacher should understand that in a battle between two armies, morale is very important."
"Previously, the Pope's Soul Hunt ended in a disastrous defeat, and now he has succumbed to his severe injuries. This has undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to Spirit Hall's reputation and prestige."
"On the Clear Sky School's side, however, thanks to Tang Hao—the so-called number one power-type Soul Master, the youngest Titled Douluo, the Clear Sky Douluo—their prestige is currently boundless."
"Even if Spirit Hall is now fighting the Clear Sky School under the banner of revenge, the morale between the two sides is still about the same."
"!!!"
Hearing Ye Tian's words, Hu Liena immediately looked up, her eyes filled with shock.
After being dazed all morning, she finally understood what a momentous event had occurred in Spirit Hall City!
No wonder what her Teacher and Senior Brother were discussing was so subversive.
His Holiness, the Pope, had actually passed away!
And the cause of death was related to the world's number one school, the Clear Sky School.
Even though Hu Liena had only recently awakened her Martial Soul, she could already foresee the bloody storm that was about to sweep through the Soul Master Realm!
At this moment, Hu Liena felt as if she could already smell the scent of blood lingering in the air.
Ye Tian's words continued, now carrying a hint of killing intent.
"I think Teacher should break through to the Titled Douluo realm as quickly as possible, charge to the front lines, and shatter the myth of the Clear Sky School's Tang Hao being the youngest Titled Douluo."At the same time, point your sword at the current leader of the Clear Sky School!""
"Force him into a duel with you!"
"In front of everyone, defeat him, or even kill him!"
"By doing so, Tang Hao defeated the Pope, and you, Teacher, will have defeated his father! This would fulfill your duty as a disciple, avenging the Pope, and more importantly, reclaiming the face that Spirit Hall has lost."
"With such talent and military merit, your succession to the position of Pope will naturally be legitimate and justified, enough to silence the entire Soul Master Realm."
"Oh?"
After hearing Ye Tian's words, Bi Bi Dong's eyes couldn't help but light up.
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